Most Popular Books by Kazumi Yumoto

Talcott Parsons (1902-1979) is one of the most influential and best-known sociologists of the past century. This introduction dwells on Parsons'' conceptual apparatus and offers a compendium of his research. His works are subdivided into three distinct periods, each characterized by specific concepts and theoretical developments. Parsons utilized his conceptual and theoretical frameworks to conduct several studies, which are presented here in detail. These studies focus on major sociological themes, such as power and influence, social stratification, ethnic groups, and the American educational system. Segre also closely evaluates the numerous receptions of Parsons'' writings. Particular attention is devoted to the controversies and divergent interpretations his works have inspired. Throughout Talcott Parsons: An Introduction, Segre skillfully examines Parsons'' life work and critical reception-both before and after his death-with a straightforward and precise approach.

A picture book with delicate illustrations that explains the path of grief, ending with the uplifting new beginning of a budding friendship based on understanding. A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023 When the little bird dies, his friend the bear is inconsolable. Full of grief, he locks himself in his house and ventures out again only when the smell of young spring grass blows through his window. He always carries a small box, which he opens for no one. He meets a wildcat who understands his need to carry the box. As the cat plays on her violin, the bear remembers all the beauty he experienced with the little bird. Now he can bury his friend, keeping him alive in his memories and feelings. Explaining the topic of grief and loss in a way that speaks to any age and with a quiet understanding of what it is like to lose someone you love, The Bear and the Wildcat shows a way through paralyzing grief and simultaneously tells the story of a hopeful new friendship. Tender and sensitive, this is an excellent tool for helping to explain the process of grief, loss and bereavement with children or anyone who needs it Loved by adults and children, also suitable for schools, hospices, grief centers and counselors Translated from the Japanese edition by Cathy Hirano. Komako Sakai lives in Japan and studied art in Tokyo. She is one of the most popular children’s illustrators in Japan and winner of the Japanese Picture Book Prize, and her books are published throughout the world. Kazumi Yumoto was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her books, mostly novels for older children, have won numerous international awards. Praise for The Bear and the Wildcat: "[A] tender story . . . [and] forward-looking book for children who have loved and lost.”—Wall Street Journal “[A] touchstone for talking about loss.”—starred, Publishers Weekly "Quietly contemplative, mingling hope and healing, this is a book that will offer comfort to many."—starred, Kirkus Reviews "In this touching story about grief, Bear mourns the death of his friend Bird, working his way from being paralyzed by sadness to reengaging with the world."—Booklist "This powerful story deals with one of life''s most complicated and painful aspects with delicacy and honesty. Intricately layered pencil illustration accompanies the tale to create a story that is very moving but also filled with hope.”—BookTrust UK "If grieving people are allowed to grieve, then they will find their way back to the joy of life - that''s the message of this delicate Japanese book.”—Die Zeit

In Japan, the death of her former landlady triggers a young woman''s memories about her father''s death when she was six years old, and the special way the old lady helped her to cope with the loss.

Plagued by headaches and nightmares, Tomomi tries to make sense of her grandmother''s death, her little brother''s obsession with saving sick and abandoned cats, and her fear that she is becoming a monster.

Una noche, Mizuki se encuentra en casa a su marido. El mismo que murió hace tres años. La joven Mizuki lleva tres años obsesionada por la misteriosa desaparición de su marido, al que la policía ya da por muerto. Una noche, él aparece de improviso en su cocina y, mientras devora sus dulces favoritos, le relata cómo murió ahogado en el mar. A la mañana siguiente, Mizuki comprueba que no se trataba de un sueño y acepta lo que él le pide: que lo acompañe en un último viaje a la costa donde se originó todo. En esta fascinante novela de la autora de Los amigos, los vivos y los muertos se confunden a lo largo de un Japón enigmático donde los fantasmas resultan más reales que la gente entre la que deambulan.

Cuando Chiaki se entera de que su antigua casera acaba de fallecer, decide asistir al funeral. Y esa última visita a la anciana le devuelve a su infancia a través de unos recuerdos en los que se entrelazan la muerte de su padre, los viajes sin rumbo de su madre, una casa protegida por un enorme álamo, un niño que sabe escuchar, una joven que arroja comida a los gatos desde las ventanas... Y sí, la casera: esa mujer huraña con cientos de cartas en un cajón y el deber de llevárselas a los muertos en cuanto fallezca. La Casa del Álamo es una sorprendente novela que reconcilia el dolor de la pérdida con la esperanza de lo venidero.

An exquisite story about a girl in Japan who starts writing letters to her dead father.

« Un facteur de l''au-delà. Quand je passerai de l''autre côté, je vais transporter des lettres. » Chiaki a six ans et vient de perdre son père quand elle emménage avec sa mère dans une résidence tenue par une vieille dame. Très vite, cette dernière lui livre son secret : à sa mort, elle pourra porter dans l''au-delà des lettres aux défunts. Chiaki, confrontée au silence et au désespoir de sa mère, commence à écrire à son père...

Kiyama, Kawabe et Yamashita, 12 ans, sont inséparables. Un jour, la grand-mère de Yamashita meurt et il doit s''absenter trois jours pour assister à ses obsèques. Quand il revient, ses amis ne le reconnaissent pas. Yamashita est obsédé par la mort ...

Pourquoi un jeune renard décide-t-il un jour de quitter sa famille ? Pourquoi passe-t-il son temps à embêter les autres animaux ? Pourquoi a-t-il tellement envie de traverser le lac ? Quel est le secret de la petite souris ? Pourquoi les patins à glace ?